Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2024/25

ShamoBuc

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Carcharodon

I think it was over 15 years ago when I started the first Leeds thread on boards, what a rollercoaster it has been
MOT

I really can’t get enough of Bamfords assist on Friday, you feel that if it was a higher profile player it would get more attention, Iam obviously extremely biased

is_that_so

I see Bamford's choice of England has been flagged as a further blow to Kenny's squad. Doubt he was ever near opting for Ireland.

iseegirls

This is why I hate when England qualify for a major tournament. Endless and endless nonsense debates about which players will get into the team. Spotting Southgate in the stands, leads to more debate. Debate after the match on Sky, BBC and BT. Goes on and on. Its as if they were the only team in the tournament. Nothing said about how Tyler Roberts may do with the Welsh team or should he start for Wales. All revolves around England.

Zaph

Carcharodon wrote: »

I really can’t get enough of Bamfords assist on Friday, you feel that if it was a higher profile player it would get more attention, Iam obviously extremely biased

I agree, it was an inch perfect pass and every bit as good as the finish it led to.

Jimmy Two Times

That was a good win on Friday. While Fulham haven't won many games,they have been very hard to beat recently and are horrible to play against. Contrast that with Newcastle who look like they have given up. We really matched them for intensity and physicality which was great to see.

Just before our second goal,Roberts tracked Lookman right to the edge of our 6 yard box and prevented him getting a clean strike on what was a great ball across. Serious effort from a lad trying to guarantee his place in next season's squad. 25 seconds later it's in their net.

I hope we keep Roberts,he's done well in the last few games.

Seathrun66

Carcharodon wrote: »

I think it was over 15 years ago when I started the first Leeds thread on boards, what a rollercoaster it has been
MOT

I really can’t get enough of Bamfords assist on Friday, you feel that if it was a higher profile player it would get more attention, Iam obviously extremely biased

Fully agree. A nice swerve past their defender and perfectly weighted for Raphinha who still had much to do. 14 goals, 6 assists and at least three disallowed goals alongside all the other work he does. Should be in the England squad but better for us that he isn't. The fortnight's rest is coming at exactly the right time for him and some others.

Ceist_Beag

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Just before our second goal,Roberts tracked Lookman right to the edge of our 6 yard box and prevented him getting a clean strike on what was a great ball across. Serious effort from a lad trying to guarantee his place in next season's squad. 25 seconds later it's in their net.

I hope we keep Roberts,he's done well in the last few games.

Agreed, I was equally impressed with that effort prior to the goal. He has done well in fairness and has proved that he has something to offer.

event

At the start of this season I felt in a couple of games we would annihilate the other team. Didnt know who it would be, but it would be the day everything would click. Villa, Newcastle, West Brom so far. And I think Sheffield United will be another. They are atrocious. I know their 'manager' has two weeks with them now but so has MB. Hopefully anyway

Ceist_Beag

One other thing I really liked in the second half on Friday was where Meslier came to grab a corner, up against one the big lads for Fulham. You could almost see him grow from this, as if starting to believe that he is able to compete physically. Or maybe I was reading too much into it and was just relieved after the first half defending from corners! :P

event

Yeah, he did well.

Im not too worried about his size, I remember DDG when he signed for Man U and he was tiny. Got absolutely battered around and he turned out ok Will take him a while to beef up, he's only a kid. Been one of our best players this year.

In fact I'd find it very hard to pick a 'worst' player this season tbh.

whiterebel

Was it in the first half where he came out and flattened one of the Fulham CBs? I did hold my breath for a bit, waiting for VAR. It was great to see him assert himself, though, because he's a big lad and should do it more often. Hard for a keeper playing behind a constantly changing back 4. Especially when Llorente and Struijk started a "ladies excuse me" in the first half...."after you"...."No, after you....". They became quite frail from that point on. I do have a feeling that Struijk can go on to become a seriously good player if he gets the right coaching.

event

whiterebel wrote: »

Was it in the first half where he came out and flattened one of the Fulham CBs? I did hold my breath for a bit, waiting for VAR. It was great to see him assert himself, though, because he's a big lad and should do it more often. Hard for a keeper playing behind a constantly changing back 4. Especially when Llorente and Struijk started a "ladies excuse me" in the first half...."after you"...."No, after you....". They became quite frail from that point on. I do have a feeling that Struijk can go on to become a seriously good player if he gets the right coaching.

Yep. He got back to the line then and made an outstanding save, clawed it back it seemed.

Thats true on the second point and why I do like Cooper, he talks a lot more. Llorente seems to have that about him as well. But Struijk and Koch barely open their mouths at times

Seathrun66

event wrote: »

At the start of this season I felt in a couple of games we would annihilate the other team. Didnt know who it would be, but it would be the day everything would click. Villa, Newcastle, West Brom so far. And I think Sheffield United will be another. They are atrocious. I know their 'manager' has two weeks with them now but so has MB. Hopefully anyway

Could very well do that. We're due a big win and an early goal draws them out. We need some momentum also heading into three big games.

10000maniacs

I see after the Fulham goal, Raphinha took command of the goal line duties for some of the set pieces. Complete player.

Zaph

U23s currently 3-0 up away to West Brom. Gelhardt has scored a hat-trick, including two penalties. Assuming they go on to win, that puts them one win away from promotion.

Hijpo

Ceist_Beag wrote: »

Agreed, I was equally impressed with that effort prior to the goal. He has done well in fairness and has proved that he has something to offer.

He was still defending from the front and closing down the fulham CB at 88 minutes. That's onviously what Bielsa sees, effort and heart. If he could sort out his decision making it would be great, few times he has opted to shoot when a pass would have been better.

Meslier, should get keeper of the season if there is one. A frail back four more most of the season and he has pulled off the saves to keep us in games and in winning positions.

Zaph

Hijpo wrote: »

Meslier, should get keeper of the season if there is one. A frail back four more most of the season and he has pulled off the saves to keep us in games and in winning positions.

The Premier League do give the Golden Glove award to the keeper who has had most clean sheets over the course of the season. Don't think there's a specific award for Keeper of the Season.

Seathrun66

Zaph wrote: »

The Premier League do give the Golden Glove award to the keeper who has had most clean sheets over the course of the season. Don't think there's a specific award for Keeper of the Season.

PFA Team of the Season is pretty objective so he has a good chance. Nick Pope was their choice last year.

Plus plenty of critics' awards.

is_that_so

Zaph wrote: »

U23s currently 3-0 up away to West Brom. Gelhardt has scored a hat-trick, including two penalties. Assuming they go on to win, that puts them one win away from promotion.

Ended 5-0 but need to wait until at least April 12 for next Stoke U23s game or April 16 for next Leeds game.

Zaph

is_that_so wrote: »

Ended 5-0 but need to wait until at least April 12 for next Stoke U23s game or April 16 for next Leeds game.

Greenwood scored a screamer of a free kick for the fifth. Well worth checking out on Twitter if you haven't seen it yet.

Seathrun66

Zaph wrote: »

Greenwood scored a screamer of a free kick for the fifth. Well worth checking out on Twitter if you haven't seen it yet.

Superb, and hard to see any PL keeper saving that. Let's hope him and Gelhardt get first-team time before the end of the season.

downthemiddle

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Superb, and hard to see any PL keeper saving that. Let's hope him and Gelhardt get first-team time before the end of the season.

Little Jimmy Summerville looks like a serious prospect too.

adaminho

downthemiddle wrote: »

Little Jimmy Summerville looks like a serious prospect too.

In Fairness he runs away from most of them!

Zaph

He only played one season at Leeds, but he got plenty of goals and was a real character on and off the pitch in the George Best/Stan Bowles mould. RIP Frank Worthington.

championc

is_that_so wrote: »

I see Bamford's choice of England has been flagged as a further blow to Kenny's squad. Doubt he was ever near opting for Ireland.

With a no-name like Kenny as manager, we were never going to convince him to sign up, especially with us also having little or no chance of reaching a finals any time soon (due to our seeding)

Ceist_Beag

It has nothing to do with Kenny. He wasn't interested when Mick was in charge either. He obviously doesn't seem himself as Irish which is perfectly fair. I'd rather that than others who see it simply as an opportunity of playing international football.

~Rebel~

championc wrote: »

With a no-name like Kenny as manager, we were never going to convince him to sign up, especially with us also having little or no chance of reaching a finals any time soon (due to our seeding)

He effectively ended his tentative and short lived interest in Ireland back in 2018 when Mick approached him, after MON had also not had any luck.

Ship had loooong since sailed by the time Kenny came in.

whiterebel

He seemed to see himself as Irish when he was younger. England will do their usual and play him once to make sure he can't declare for someone else. It's very hard to get players now, any that were born in the UK of Irish parents have the choice, and there's nothing to draw them to Ireland. We really need 3/4 players of PL standard, then players like Bamford might think more about declaring for Ireland.

Jimmy Two Times

Seems to be a bit of a storm brewing on some Supporters Social Media groups around the possibility of Alioski signing for Galatasaray when his contract runs out with us at the end of the season.

Interested to hear what people think.

Don't have an issue with it myself but obviously not from Leeds and probably don't have the same depth of feeling that some supporters do about this particular issue.Having said that I would have been extremely critical of Kewell when he signed for them,given that was with us at the time it happened,played in the games and would have been under no illusions as to what making that move would mean.

Anyone else got a view ?

Ceist_Beag

Kewell moving was unforgivable, he is forever tainted in my eyes. It is different now but I still think Alioski would be aware of the history and the depth of feeling around it.
I'm kinda like you on it Jimmy, it's not something I'm living with or around. However I can understand if people are getting worked up over it. Ultimately there are family, friends, neighbours who will forever see Galatasaray as a reminder of what happened and can't understand how a Leeds player, especially one in the club and as much of a fans favourite as Alioski has been, could contemplate a move there.

Zaph

I suppose it's a different situation from Kewell and to be fair Alioski will just be looking for the best deal he can get for himself, regardless of where it is. However I do hope that he's at least aware of the history and will have been made aware that his standing will diminish with a portion of the Leeds fans. Not that that should necessarily make him change his mind, but personally I'd view any player going there with a least a bit of disappointment, rather than hatred. But on the plus side at least it's not Man Utd.

Seathrun66

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Seems to be a bit of a storm brewing on some Supporters Social Media groups around the possibility of Alioski signing for Galatasaray when his contract runs out with us at the end of the season.

Interested to hear what people think.

Don't have an issue with it myself but obviously not from Leeds and probably don't have the same depth of feeling that some supporters do about this particular issue.Having said that I would have been extremely critical of Kewell when he signed for them,given that was with us at the time it happened,played in the games and would have been under no illusions as to what making that move would mean.

Anyone else got a view ?

I'd go along with all that you say. Alioski had done the club great service and is entitled to move where he wishes.

Our club has historically also been involved in much bad behaviour by our fans and the events in Istanbul were preceded by pretty awful stuff. I've seen the English fans at games in continental Europe (last time was Madrid 2001) and it ain't pretty. No other nationality would visit another country and behave so despicably. Can you imagine half-naked Turkish fans in the centre of Leeds urinating into fountains, hassling women, breaking glasses, littering and puking on the street. All the while taunting locals. What happened in Istanbul was truly horrific, I'm just surprised there's not been more events like that.

Hijpo

Seathrun66 wrote: »

I'd go along with all that you say. Alioski had done the club great service and is entitled to move where he wishes.

Our club has historically also been involved in much bad behaviour by our fans and the events in Istanbul were preceded by pretty awful stuff. I've seen the English fans at games in continental Europe (last time was Madrid 2001) and it ain't pretty. No other nationality would visit another country and behave so despicably. Can you imagine half-naked Turkish fans in the centre of Leeds urinating into fountains, hassling women, breaking glasses, littering and puking on the street. All the while taunting locals. What happened in Istanbul was truly horrific, I'm just surprised there's not been more events like that.

I couldn't begrudge him for going there. He had nothing to do with what happened. As a professional footballer without a club this summer he has a chance to get 1st team starts with a club that can challenge for some silverware domestically at least.

So, in the wise words of Marie Antoinette "let him eat saksuka".

adaminho

Hijpo wrote: »

I couldn't begrudge him for going there. He had nothing to do with what happened. As a professional footballer without a club this summer he has a chance to get 1st team starts with a club that can challenge for some silverware domestically at least.

So, in the wise words of Marie Antoinette "let him eat saksuka".

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Zaph

Klich has tested positive while on international duty with Poland.

is_that_so

Zaph wrote: »

Klich has tested positive while on international duty with Poland.

That could be the end of his season in the 1st team.

Zaph

is_that_so wrote: »

That could be the end of his season in the 1st team.

Potentially, although apparently he's asymptomatic for now

event

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Seems to be a bit of a storm brewing on some Supporters Social Media groups around the possibility of Alioski signing for Galatasaray when his contract runs out with us at the end of the season.

Interested to hear what people think.

Don't have an issue with it myself but obviously not from Leeds and probably don't have the same depth of feeling that some supporters do about this particular issue.Having said that I would have been extremely critical of Kewell when he signed for them,given that was with us at the time it happened,played in the games and would have been under no illusions as to what making that move would mean.

Anyone else got a view ?

Kewell unforgiveable. That coupled with the way he forced the move to liverpool has him as worse than Smith in my eyes. He was the only player I ever had on a back of a jersey.

Nothing wrong with Alioski tbh

Though the fact itis coming close to the 21st annniversary doesnt help either

whiterebel

I'd prefer Alioski didn't go there, but he has to look after his own future. I presume the club have told him that his chances will be limited next season, so he goes with my best wishes. I still think he'd be a better backup left winger to Harrison than Poveda and Costa.

event

We better be getting a LB so

Seathrun66

adaminho wrote: »

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Enough time has passed to entirely forget that. Though I'd really hate to see Raphinha go there of all places. And maybe I'm being naive but I don't expect him to leave this Summer.

event

adaminho wrote: »

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Yeah I've forgiven Smith. Kewell can p!ss off though

Carcharodon

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Enough time has passed to entirely forget that. Though I'd really hate to see Raphinha go there of all places. And maybe I'm being naive but I don't expect him to leave this Summer.

Hopefully not, I think it would suit both him and Leeds to stay another season at least, if he keeps on going the way he is going then I don’t see any reason he wouldn’t get interest off the big clubs in Europe $$$$

event

Not this year. There isnt going to be loads of money this year with he impact of COVID still. But if he has the same form next year and ends up goin to the World Cup next year, that could be it. We should offer him a new contract in the summer at least to reflect his performances so that we will get it back in transfer fee if he were to go

whiterebel

We aren't going to keep anyone interested in him playing at LB. He looks really poor there recently. I can't blame him, though, its not his natural position.

10000maniacs

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

Seathrun66

10000maniacs wrote: »

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

No harm for him to have 2/3 weeks rest, particularly if Covid doesn't have a great effect on him. For us also it fits in well with the international break.

10000maniacs

Seathrun66 wrote: »

No harm for him to have 2/3 weeks rest, particularly if Covid doesn't have a great effect on him. For us also it fits in well with the international break.

To be honest, he looked jaded for the last few months. He needs a rest.

PabloAndRoy

10000maniacs wrote: »

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

I thought his second test came back negative.

Jimmy Two Times

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

I thought his second test came back negative.

Defo read that somewhere too.